Chris Burris is a psychotherapist, consultant, educator, and Senior Lead Trainer for the IFS Institute. For more than three decades, Chris has dedicated his life to understanding what helps people heal, not only as individuals; but as human beings in relationship with one another. Throughout his career, Chris has worked in community agencies, residential treatment programs, institutions of higher learning, private practice, and has trained thousands of therapists around the world. He’s become known for his ability to bring warmth, humanity, and accessibility to some of the most complex aspects of healing; what is more, his work has helped expand the Internal Family Systems model in ways that are more culturally sensitive, relevant, and available to people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. What makes Chris's work so compelling is that he continually reminds us of something many of us have forgotten: healing is not simply an individual journey; human beings are shaped in relationships, wounded in relationships; and often, we heal in relationships. Whether Chris is teaching therapists, facilitating groups, or helping people reconnect with themselves, he returns again and again to the transformative power of being witnessed, understood, and accepted without judgment. His latest work, “Creating Healing Circles,” reflects that lifelong commitment and it is an invitation to rediscover something that modern life often pulls us away from - authentic human connection. In a world where loneliness, isolation, and disconnection have become increasingly common, Chris challenges us to imagine what it looks like and what becomes possible when people gather together with openness, courage, and compassion.

Connect with Chris:

Instagram - @burris.counseling

Website - https://burriscounseling.com

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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Janina Fisher is a clinical psychologist, author, educator, and one of the most influential voices in the modern understanding of trauma, dissociation, and the fragmented inner world of survivors. Her work offers survivors a pathway out of shame and self-hatred and toward curiosity, compassion, and internal connection. For more than three decades, she has dedicated her life to helping both clinicians and trauma survivors understand a truth that has fundamentally reshaped the field of mental health: that the symptoms people fear, shame, or pathologize most; are often the very adaptations that once helped them survive. Dr. Fisher’s work has transformed the way trauma is understood and treated, shifting the conversation away from “What’s wrong with you?” and toward the far more compassionate and accurate question: “What happened to you… and how did you survive it?” Dr. Fisher has often said that her greatest teachers were the traumatized individuals who trusted her enough to let her witness their inner worlds and what makes her work so powerful is that she doesn’t position herself above survivors, but beside them. Through them, she came to understand trauma not simply as an event from the past, but as what she calls a “living legacy” carried in the body, nervous system, emotions, relationships, and unconscious survival responses long after the danger is over. Dr. Fisher is the author of the groundbreaking books that have become essential resources for both survivors and clinicians around the world; and across her writing and teaching, she has helped countless people understand that fragmentation is not evidence of brokenness, but evidence of adaptation… and that the mind and body do not betray us after trauma - they attempt to protect us. At the heart of Dr. Fisher’s work is one deeply human and profoundly hopeful idea: that healing begins not when we wage war against ourselves…. but when we learn to welcome the parts of us that have spent a lifetime trying to survive. 

Connect with Dr. Fisher:

Instagram - @drjaninafisher

Website - https://janinafisher.com

facebook - https://www.facebook.com/janinafisherphd

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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Cecelia Baldwin is a licensed professional counselor, a doctor of marriage and family therapy, an educator, and a trauma-informed therapist whose work bridges clinical expertise with deep emotional wisdom. With over a decade of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families, Dr. Baldwin brings a grounded, integrative approach to healing with an intentional focus in nervous system science, attachment repair, and what may be most important, generational understanding. Dr. Baldwin’s work centers around emotional regulation, trauma recovery, and helping people reconnect with their inner world in ways that are both compassionate and sustainable. Dr. Baldwin is committed to helping others understand that healing doesn’t begin with fixing; it begins with listening and she offers clinical supervision, workshops, consultations, and speaks with clarity about the complexity of trauma not as a pathology, but as a pattern of protection. Dr. Baldwin teaches that what we commonly call dysfunction is often wisdom in disguise, and that our nervous systems are not broken, they’re brilliant, shaped by experience, and wired for survival. Through her presence, her teaching, and her work with clients, Dr. Baldwin reminds us that regulation is not perfection, and healing is not a destination; it’s a return to softness, to truth, and to relationship with ourselves.

Connect with Dr. Baldwin:

Instagram - @dr.celia

Website - www.ceceliabaldwin.com

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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Leticia Farias is a pioneering force in the field of holistic health; a healer who merges cutting-edge science with ancient wisdom, and whose work invites us to listen more deeply to the stories our bodies have been trying to tell. With a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, a PhD in Integrative Health, and a PhD in Quantum Physics; Dr. Farias has spent over two decades guiding people back to health - not by masking symptoms, but by addressing the root causes of suffering and disconnection. At the heart of her practice is a sacred question: “What is the body trying to say,” and Dr. Farias believes true healing begins not when something comes out, but when something is finally allowed in. Through modalities like BioScan technology, ortho-molecular nutrition, auriculotherapy, cranial therapy, and stress-pattern analysis, Dr. Farias helps her clients decode the body's signals uncovering the hidden connections between emotional dysregulation, trauma, immune dysfunction, inflammation, and exhaustion. Whether someone is navigating autoimmune illness, adrenal fatigue, chronic anxiety, or unexplained burnout, her approach gently restores the body’s natural rhythm, guiding people out of survival and into sustainable well-being. Dr. Farias is one of the rare few who truly bridge the science of cellular health with the soul of trauma healing; and her work honors both physiology and story, empowering individuals to reconnect with the wisdom of their own body, their own past, and their own power. Her presence is both clinical and deeply intuitive; and her mission is simple yet profound: to walk beside you as you remember who you are beneath the symptoms. She listens when the body speaks and in doing so, she reminds us that healing is never about fixing what’s broken; it’s about remembering what’s been buried, welcoming what’s been exiled, and restoring balance from the inside out.

Connect with Dr. Farias:

Instagram - @fariaswellness

Website - www.fariaswellness.org

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If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Max Littman is a licensed clinical social worker, IFS therapist, consultant, and writer. Max holds a master’s degree in social work and has trained extensively in trauma-informed care, somatic therapy, queer-affirming practice, and his work is grounded in both clinical skill and lived experience… a true fusion of psychological depth and emotional truth. Most importantly, Max is not just a set of credentials; he is a human being… one who has walked the winding path of self-discovery, sat with the ache of exile, and returned again and again to the parts of himself once cast into the shadows. Max is the author of the book "IFS Therapy for Gay and Queer Men: A Companion for After Coming Out," which is both a tender and courageous offering that bridges theory and embodiment. His writing is sacred terrain where the wounds of shame, rejection, and survival are met with compassion and clarity; and he gives language to what so many have carried in silence: the burden of having to explain themselves, the exhaustion of masking, the grief of disconnection from self and others. Max doesn’t simply explain the IFS model - he lives it by extending an open hand to the gay and queer men who have felt othered, silenced, or pathologized, and reminds them: you are not alone, you are not broken, you are not a disorder. Max speaks directly to the inner exiles: the parts of gay and queer men who were told they were too much, too sensitive, too soft, too loud, too feminine, too afraid, and are subtly told within their own gay and queer community they are not enough. Instead of pathologizing them, he honors them; welcomes them; and invites them back into belonging. At the heart of Max’s work is a simple truth: healing doesn’t mean becoming someone new; it means remembering who you were before the world told you to be someone else. His work is not about fixing what’s wrong, it’s about remembering what’s true: that we are whole, that we are worthy, that our stories; even the ones we were told to forget; matter.

Connect with Max:

Website - https://maxlittman.com

Max's Book: Internal Family Systems Therapy for Gay and Queer Men: A Companion for After Coming Out - https://a.co/d/cciEBtN

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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Claudia Luiz is a pioneering psychoanalyst, educator, and award-winning author whose work has redefined what therapy can be. For over four decades, Dr. Luiz has helped people navigate the emotional terrain of their lives by creating space for the truth of their lived experience and for that truth to finally be seen, heard, and most importantly; felt. She is the author of “The Making of a Psychoanalyst,” a groundbreaking book that strips away the clinical jargon and mystique of psychoanalysis and reveals something much deeper: the raw, real, and deeply human journey of becoming whole. Dr. Luiz holds a master’s in social policy and a doctorate in clinical psychoanalysis, and these academic roots are paired with a deep commitment to accessibility and to bringing the healing power of psychoanalysis down from “the ivory tower” and into the lives of everyday people. She has taught and practiced across the country, trained the next generation of therapists, and spoken internationally about the power of emotional growth. At her core, Dr. Luiz is a translator; taking the complexities of psychoanalysis and making them accessible and useful to the everyday person who just wants to understand why they hurt, and how they can stop hurting. Dr. Luiz doesn't understand emotional pain just because she's studied it, she knows it from lived experience because she grew up inside it and survived it. By the time she was a teenager, she was battling addiction, self-sabotage and the fallout of a childhood without emotional safety. Her first experience in a psychoanalyst's office set her on a path not only to heal herself, but to become the kind of psychoanalyst the field didn’t yet know it needed. Dr. Luiz has dedicated her life to teaching people how to feel again, how to untangle themselves from unconscious patterns, and how to discover freedom by facing their pain with courage. Her mission isn’t just to help people heal, it’s an invitation to feel, to awaken to inherited stories and feelings that’ve been buried, and to recognize that we all hold the power necessary to rewrite our lives. 

Connect with Dr. Luiz: 

Instagram - @drclaudialuiz

Website - https://claudialuiz.com

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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Kathy Nickerson is a world-renowned psychologist, relationship expert, and author who has spent over two decades helping couples heal from heartbreak, rebuild trust, and find their way back to love. Dr. Nickerson is the author of the award-winning book "The Courage to Stay" and she specializes in one of the most painful and misunderstood experiences in relationships, infidelity. Dr. Nickerson’s work isn’t just about theory, it’s about real people, real pain, and real transformation and she deeply understands the raw devastation of betrayal, the depth of grief that comes when the foundation of a relationship cracks, and the unbearable weight of wondering if love can survive it. She also knows that healing is possible when both people are willing to do the work. Through her groundbreaking research, compassionate guidance, and her no-nonsense approach, Dr. Nickerson has helped thousands of couples navigate the hardest conversations of their lives. She’s given people the tools to repair trust, understand their pain, and rebuild something even stronger than before, but not by ignoring the hurt, by facing it head on. Her mission is not just to save relationships, but to help people truly understand themselves and their partners, to move beyond blame, and to build the kind of love that can survive anything. In a world where so many relationships break under the weight of betrayal, Dr. Nickerson is proving that some can bend but not break and she’s spent decades proving that love isn’t just a feeling; it’s a choice, a commitment, and sometimes, a fight for something greater than the pain that threatens to destroy it. Time and time again Dr. Nickerson has shown that love can survive betrayal, that healing is possible even in the deepest wounds, and that forgiveness isn’t about forgetting, it’s about reclaiming the love that was never truly lost. Dr. Nickerson isn’t just helping couples heal, she’s redefining what it means to fight for love because she has proven the strongest relationships aren’t the ones that never break, they’re the ones that refuse to stay broken.

Connect with Dr. Nickerson:

Instagram - @drkathynickerson

Website - https://drkathynickerson.com

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If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Janie Rhone is a psychotherapist and a transformative force in the realm of healing and human connection who embodies a rare blend of compassion, expertise, and vision. Her work is grounded in a deep understanding of the human experience, the power of restorative care, and an unwavering commitment to uplifting individuals, communities, and the collective well-being. She has become known for creating spaces where people can reclaim their fullest potential, and for integrating mind, body, and spirit in ways that make healing feel possible and personal. Janie serves with a level of presence that extends far beyond the therapy room. She has guided countless individuals through profound transformation, offering steadiness as they navigate trauma, embrace vulnerability, and rediscover their own strength. Her legacy is one of deep impact rippling outward into families and communities, and her dedication to amplifying marginalized voices and to guiding people home to themselves is a testament to the boundless capacity of human compassion. It reminds us that healing isn’t just possible; it’s contagious, and it touches the world one heart at a time.

Connect with Janie:

Website - https://janierhone.com

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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Elizabeth Scott is a licensed therapist, intuitive guide, and the founder of HeartSight Healing, where she brings together the science of psychology and the very soul of healing. Elizabeth is board-certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors, holds an M.S. in Clinical Community Counseling from Johns Hopkins University, and a B.A. in English from Furman University; but her real credentials live in the way she listens… with presence and reverence. With deep roots in Internal Family Systems therapy enhanced by complementary practices like energy healing, astrology, somatic attunement, and nature-based therapy, Elizabeth’s work bridges the clinical and the sacred; offering a unique integrative approach that blends evidence-based modalities with soul-centered practices. For more than fifteen years Elizabeth has walked alongside those navigating trauma, burnout, grief, and inner disconnection; and not as a fixer or an expert: but as a compassionate guide who helps people remember the truth of who they are beneath the survival patterns. Elizabeth helps clients create inner safety, transform their relationship with painful parts, and reconnect with the wisdom that has always lived within them, always honoring the whole human being. At the heart of Elizabeth’s work is the guiding belief that we don’t need to be fixed; we need to be remembered; and her mission is clear; to help people come home to themselves, not just in theory, but in felt, lasting ways. In a culture that often asks us to override, fragment, and bypass, Elizabeth offers a different path - one that says your sensitivity is not a flaw, your story is not too much, and your healing doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. Her work is a constant and gentle reminder that emotional safety isn’t something we earn… it’s something we learn to allow and when we stop fighting ourselves and start listening within, we begin to remember what’s always been true: that we are already whole, already wise, and already home.

Connect with Elizabeth:

Instagram - @heartsighthealing

Website - www.heartsighthealing.com

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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Galit Atlas is a psychoanalyst, writer, and internationally renowned voice in the world of emotional healing whose work illuminates the invisible threads between our personal suffering and the legacies we inherit. She is a faculty member at NYU’s Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, and a celebrated clinician who has spent decades helping people uncover the unspoken stories that live in their bodies, relationships, and choices. Dr. Atlas is the author of Emotional Inheritance: a groundbreaking book that explores how trauma we didn’t experience directly can shape our lives in ways we don’t always understand, and how healing often begins by naming what has long been unsaid. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Oprah Daily, and other major publications, where her voice brings both intellectual clarity and emotional resonance to topics that are often hidden in silence. Dr. Atlas teaches that what we carry from generations before us is not just pain, but also resilience, creativity, and longing. Her work is not just about the past; it’s about liberation in the present and bringing curiosity and compassion to the stories and legacies we’ve inherited, and in so doing; reclaiming the right to choose our future. Dr. Atlas’s presence in the field is as poetic as it is precise; and she’s a constant reminder that healing is not about erasing the past… it’s about finding ourselves within it and learning to live fully, while holding what came before.

Connect with Dr. Atlas:

Instagram - @galit_atlas

Website - www.galitatlas.com

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Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.